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Seattle continues to keep core together locking up Wagnerhttp://www.mail.com/sports/football/3722378-seattle-continues-to-core-together-locking-up-wagner.html
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Bobby Wagner was patient to a point.
The All-Pro middle linebacker was willing to sit back and let the Seattle Seahawks finish up their contract negotiations with Russell Wilson. But once Wilson's payday was taken care of, Wagner wanted to know if his future was in Seattle or if he would go into the final year of his rookie contract w...Sun, 02 Aug 2015 21:26:00 GMThttp://www.mail.com/sports/football/3722378-seattle-continues-to-core-together-locking-up-wagner.html2015-08-02T21:26:00ZWHO and sailing body seek virus tests in Rio Olympic venueshttp://www.mail.com/scitech/news/3720710-who-sailing-body-seek-virus-tests-rio-olympic-venues.html
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The World Health Organization has asked the IOC to analyze virus levels in Rio de Janeiro's Olympic waters, and the governing body of world sailing says it will start doing its own independent virus tests.
The moves come after an Associated Press investigation showed a serious health risk to Olympic athletes in venues around Rio rife...Sun, 02 Aug 2015 04:57:00 GMThttp://www.mail.com/scitech/news/3720710-who-sailing-body-seek-virus-tests-rio-olympic-venues.html2015-08-02T04:57:00ZGiants win 9-7 in 11 innings to spoil Texas debut for Hamelshttp://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/3721520-giants-win-9-7-11-innings-to-spoil-texas-debut-hamels.html
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Cole Hamels understood not getting to finish the eighth inning of his debut with the Texas Rangers.
Hamels, who threw a no-hitter in his final start for Philadelphia, walked off the mound with a three-run lead over the San Francisco Giants after giving up a two-run double on his 97th pitch Saturday night. Three batters later, the s...Sun, 02 Aug 2015 04:56:00 GMThttp://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/3721520-giants-win-9-7-11-innings-to-spoil-texas-debut-hamels.html2015-08-02T04:56:00ZMarshall back on field but with a heavy hearthttp://www.mail.com/sports/football/3721244-marshall-field-with-heavy-heart.html
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Brandon Marshall is back on the football field, trying to replicate last year's breakout season despite two screws in his right foot and a heavy heart.
Marshall led the Broncos with 111 tackles last year despite being hobbled down the stretch by a right foot injury that required offseason surgery. Because he didn't have the operati...Sat, 01 Aug 2015 20:58:00 GMThttp://www.mail.com/sports/football/3721244-marshall-field-with-heavy-heart.html2015-08-01T20:58:00ZRedskins CB DeAngelo Hall returns from 2 Achilles operationshttp://www.mail.com/sports/football/3721164-redskins-cb-deangelo-hall-returns-2-achilles-operations.html
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — No one around the Washington Redskins harbors doubt about whether DeAngelo Hall has the know-how and competitive spirit necessary to come back from two — count 'em, two! — operations on a torn Achilles tendon.
Least of all the ever-confident Hall himself, of course, who answered with a simple "Yeah" and a chuckle when asked whether he...Sat, 01 Aug 2015 19:52:00 GMThttp://www.mail.com/sports/football/3721164-redskins-cb-deangelo-hall-returns-2-achilles-operations.html2015-08-01T19:52:00ZMets get Cespedes at trade deadlinehttp://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/3720200-mets-cespedes-trade-deadline.html
NEW YORK (AP) — The Mets finally landed the bat they were looking for in Yoenis Cespedes just ahead of Friday's trade deadline, and Cole Hamels confirmed he blocked a trade to Houston before Philadelphia dealt its ace to Texas.
Sixteen trades were made Friday ahead of the annual deadline for deals without waivers, but San Diego was among the buyers, not t...Sat, 01 Aug 2015 14:52:00 GMThttp://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/3720200-mets-cespedes-trade-deadline.html2015-08-01T14:52:00ZFor athletes, Olympic goals outweigh the risks of Rio watershttp://www.mail.com/scitech/news/3720522-athletes-olympic-goals-outweigh-risks-rio-waters.html
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Athletes have been dismissing the dangers of swimming in Rio de Janeiro's dirty waters, saying the risks are not great enough to alter their Olympic plans.
Despite a warning from a state environmental agency that some Olympic venues are unsafe, triathletes and paratriathletes entered the waters off Copacabana Beach Friday in an area ...Sat, 01 Aug 2015 07:18:00 GMThttp://www.mail.com/scitech/news/3720522-athletes-olympic-goals-outweigh-risks-rio-waters.html2015-08-01T07:18:00ZFan favorite Flores homers in 12th, Mets beat Nationals 2-1http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/3720398-fan-favorite-flores-homers-12th-mets-beat-nationals-2-1.html
NEW YORK (AP) — Wilmer Flores gave Mets fans one more reason to fall for him — this time with his bat as well as his heart.
The new favorite at Citi Field hit a leadoff homer in the 12th inning to lift New York over the Washington Nationals 2-1 Friday night in the opener of a pivotal series between the top teams in the NL East.
Two nig...Sat, 01 Aug 2015 06:20:00 GMThttp://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/3720398-fan-favorite-flores-homers-12th-mets-beat-nationals-2-1.html2015-08-01T06:20:00ZWalker, Cruz lead Mariners to 6-1 win over Twinshttp://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/3720348-walker-cruz-lead-mariners-to-6-1-win-twins.html
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A tough season forced the Seattle Mariners to become sellers at the trade deadline. Taijuan Walker then showed why the future looks promising.
Walker pitched a one-hitter for his first career complete game in 29 major league starts, and Nelson Cruz and Jesus Montero homered to lift the Mariners over the Minnesota Twins 6-1 on Friday nig...Sat, 01 Aug 2015 03:41:00 GMThttp://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/3720348-walker-cruz-lead-mariners-to-6-1-win-twins.html2015-08-01T03:41:00ZMcCutchen homers, Pirates' bullpen holds a 5-4 win over Redshttp://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/3720324-mccutchen-homers-pirates-bullpen-holds-5-4-win-reds.html
CINCINNATI (AP) — Andrew McCutchen hit another homer at Great American Ball Park, and Pittsburgh's rebuilt bullpen was shaky but delivered on Friday night, holding on for a 5-4 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.
The Pirates got their first win of the season in Cincinnati — they'd been 0-4 — and finished July with a 17-9 record, the best in the National Lea...Sat, 01 Aug 2015 02:39:00 GMThttp://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/3720324-mccutchen-homers-pirates-bullpen-holds-5-4-win-reds.html2015-08-01T02:39:00ZThe Latest: Hamels, Cespedes top names dealt at deadlinehttp://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/3719308-latest-hamels-cespedes-top-names-dealt-deadline.html
NEW YORK (AP) — Here are the latest developments as Major League Baseball hits a deadline Friday for trades where players do not first have to pass through waivers (all times Eastern):
7:20 p.m. One more deal announced, bringing the total for the deadline day to 16 trades. The Pirates acquired first baseman Michael Morse for enigmatic outfielder Jose Taba...Sat, 01 Aug 2015 00:56:00 GMThttp://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/3719308-latest-hamels-cespedes-top-names-dealt-deadline.html2015-08-01T00:56:00ZRangers get Hamels from Phillies for 2015 _ and beyondhttp://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/3719082-rangers-hamels-phillies-2015-.html
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — With Cole Hamels, the Texas Rangers have gotten another ace in hopes of getting back to the playoffs — in 2015 and beyond.
Texas obtained the Phillies left-hander in an eight-player deal completed before Friday's non-waiver trade deadline after being agreed on earlier in the week. Lefty Matt Harrison and five prospects are going to...Fri, 31 Jul 2015 23:25:00 GMThttp://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/3719082-rangers-hamels-phillies-2015-.html2015-07-31T23:25:00ZWith baseball's 2nd-worst record, a lost season for Marlinshttp://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/3718138-with-baseballs-2nd-worst-record-lost-season-marlins.html
MIAMI (AP) — Ace right-hander Jose Fernandez is unbeaten and perhaps stronger than ever after recovering from elbow surgery. Giancarlo Stanton remains one of baseball's top power hitters. Dee Gordon is among the game's leaders in batting average and stolen bases. Adeiny Hechavarria has become an All-Star shortstop.
And the Miami Marlins are still in the m...Fri, 31 Jul 2015 20:25:00 GMThttp://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/3718138-with-baseballs-2nd-worst-record-lost-season-marlins.html2015-07-31T20:25:00ZDodgers bolster pitching in huge deal with Braves, Marlinshttp://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/3717404-dodgers-bolster-pitching-huge-deal-with-braves-marlins.html
ATLANTA (AP) — The first-place Los Angeles Dodgers bolstered their pitching staff on the eve of the trade deadline, completing a 13-player deal with the Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins that sent two starters and two relievers to the NL West leaders on Thursday.
Clinging to a half-game lead over San Francisco, the Dodgers acquired right-hander Mat Latos f...Fri, 31 Jul 2015 16:43:00 GMThttp://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/3717404-dodgers-bolster-pitching-huge-deal-with-braves-marlins.html2015-07-31T16:43:00ZGiants get RH Mike Leake from Reds for another playoff runhttp://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/3718090-giants-rh-mike-leake-reds-playoff.html
CINCINNATI (AP) — After whiffing on Cole Hamels, the San Francisco Giants got starter Mike Leake from the Cincinnati Reds for a pair of prospects on Thursday night.
The defending World Series champions acquired one of the hottest pitchers in the majors. The 27-year-old Leake has allowed only two earned runs in his last four starts, all victories. He threw...Fri, 31 Jul 2015 05:52:00 GMThttp://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/3718090-giants-rh-mike-leake-reds-playoff.html2015-07-31T05:52:00ZJohn Mara says Giants have not been allowed to examine JPPhttp://www.mail.com/sports/football/3717238-john-mara-giants-allowed-to-examine-jpp.html
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants have no firsthand knowledge about the extent of the hand injuries Pro Bowl defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul sustained in a July 4 fireworks accident in Florida.
A seemingly frustrated co-owner John Mara disclosed that most of the Giants' knowledge about JPP's condition has come from his agents and through te...Thu, 30 Jul 2015 22:46:00 GMThttp://www.mail.com/sports/football/3717238-john-mara-giants-allowed-to-examine-jpp.html2015-07-30T22:46:00ZIndians trade outfielder Moss to Cardinals for pitcherhttp://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/3716132-indians-trade-outfielder-moss-to-cardinals-pitcher.html
CLEVELAND (AP) — Brandon Moss was sorry to see close friend David Murphy traded earlier this week by the Indians.
Now he's gone, too. Moss was dealt Thursday to the St. Louis Cardinals, who were in the market for an outfielder after seven-time All-Star Matt Holliday re-injured his right quadriceps on Wednesday. "He's a production guy in a time in baseball...Thu, 30 Jul 2015 22:25:00 GMThttp://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/3716132-indians-trade-outfielder-moss-to-cardinals-pitcher.html2015-07-30T22:25:00ZFree checkups helping Special Olympics athletes stay healthyhttp://www.mail.com/sports/other/3715472-free-checkups-helping-special-olympics-athletes-stay-healthy.html
LOS ANGELES (AP) — They arrived in Los Angeles by the thousands to run, jump and swim and to play such team sports as soccer and softball.
This week, however, Special Olympics athletes from around the world also are taking part in what could be called the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat events. Tucked into a corner of the University of Southern California's spr...Thu, 30 Jul 2015 22:01:00 GMThttp://www.mail.com/sports/other/3715472-free-checkups-helping-special-olympics-athletes-stay-healthy.html2015-07-30T22:01:00ZLEADING OFF: Tulo likely to stay as leadoff for Blue Jayshttp://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/3715508-leading-off-tulo-to-stay-leadoff-blue-jays.html
A look at what's happening all around the major leagues today:
MILLER VS. PHILLIES: Braves starter Shelby Miller is 2-0 with a 0.84 ERA in three games vs. the Phillies this year and will pitch the opener of a four-game series in Philadelphia. He faces Aaron Harang (4-11, 4.08 ERA), who is 0-8 with a 6.15 ERA in nine starts since May 14.
...Thu, 30 Jul 2015 06:14:00 GMThttp://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/3715508-leading-off-tulo-to-stay-leadoff-blue-jays.html2015-07-30T06:14:00ZMoore, Lynx spoil Candace Parker's season debuthttp://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/3715276-moore-lynx-spoil-candace-parkers-season-debut.html
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Maya Moore scored 27 points and Lindsay Whalen had 24 to help the Minnesota Lynx hold off the Los Angeles Sparks 82-76 on Wednesday night, spoiling the season debut of two-time MVP Candace Parker.
Moore and Whalen scored Minnesota's final 12 points, including a 6-0 run after Los Angeles had pulled within 76-73 with 2:31 left. Minnesota ...Thu, 30 Jul 2015 02:23:00 GMThttp://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/3715276-moore-lynx-spoil-candace-parkers-season-debut.html2015-07-30T02:23:00ZChiefs' Berry to practice 8 months after cancer diagnosishttp://www.mail.com/sports/football/3713068-chiefs-berry-to-practice-8-months-cancer-diagnosis.html
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Eight months after getting the stunning news that he had cancer, Chiefs Pro Bowl safety was expected back on the practice field Wednesday, a day after doctors gave him the all-clear.
The Chiefs medical staff and his own doctors put him through a battery of tests Tuesday and the team later announced he would join quarterbacks, rookie...Wed, 29 Jul 2015 06:45:00 GMThttp://www.mail.com/sports/football/3713068-chiefs-berry-to-practice-8-months-cancer-diagnosis.html2015-07-29T06:45:00ZChiefs Pro Bowl DT Dontari Poe out after back surgeryhttp://www.mail.com/sports/football/3712500-chiefs-pro-bowl-dt-dontari-poe-surgery.html
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs are facing a potentially devastating loss on defense, even though training camp doesn't begin for veterans until this weekend.
Pro Bowl defensive tackle Dontari Poe will miss camp and likely part of the season after undergoing surgery last week on a herniated disc. The injury initially occurred during the Chie...Wed, 29 Jul 2015 03:50:00 GMThttp://www.mail.com/sports/football/3712500-chiefs-pro-bowl-dt-dontari-poe-surgery.html2015-07-29T03:50:00ZAP source: Rockies trade SS Troy Tulowitzki to Blue Jayshttp://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/3710568-ap-source-rockies-trade-ss-troy-tulowitzki-to-blue-jays.html
DENVER (AP) — After all that speculation the past couple of years, the Colorado Rockies finally traded Troy Tulowitzki.
Surprising spot, too — north of the border to a team loaded with bats. Tulowitzki was sent to the Toronto Blue Jays for Jose Reyes and three pitching prospects late Monday night in a stunning swap of star shortstops, according to a perso...Tue, 28 Jul 2015 09:08:00 GMThttp://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/3710568-ap-source-rockies-trade-ss-troy-tulowitzki-to-blue-jays.html2015-07-28T09:08:00ZLEADING OFF: Trade targets on mound; 2 newcomers arrivehttp://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/3710440-leading-off-trade-targets-mound-2-newcomers-arrive.html
A look at what's happening all around the major leagues today:
TRADE BAIT
David Price and Jeff Samardzija, two of the top pitchers potentially available before Friday's trade deadline, could be making their final starts with their current teams. Price pitches for the Tigers at Tampa Bay. Samardzija is on the mound fo...Tue, 28 Jul 2015 08:08:00 GMThttp://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/3710440-leading-off-trade-targets-mound-2-newcomers-arrive.html2015-07-28T08:08:00ZA-Rod homers on 40th birthday in Yankees' 6-2 win at Rangershttp://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/3710418-a-rod-homers-40th-birthday-yankees-6-2-win-rangers.html
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Alex Rodriguez had quite a 40th birthday bash.
A-Rod became the fourth player in major league history to homer as a teen and in his 40s, marking his birthday by lining an opposite-field shot to right against his former team to help the New York Yankees beat the Texas Rangers 6-2 Monday night.
"It's amazing, hitt...Tue, 28 Jul 2015 04:50:00 GMThttp://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/3710418-a-rod-homers-40th-birthday-yankees-6-2-win-rangers.html2015-07-28T04:50:00ZAngels acquire Shane Victorino from Red Sox for stretch runhttp://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/3710148-angels-acquire-shane-victorino-red-sox-stretch.html
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels acquired veteran outfielder Shane Victorino and more than $3.8 million from the Boston Red Sox on Monday for infielder Josh Rutledge.
The 34-year-old Victorino is a two-time World Series champion, a two-time All-Star and a four-time Gold Glove winner. He has spent the past three years in Boston, batting .245 i...Tue, 28 Jul 2015 04:16:00 GMThttp://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/3710148-angels-acquire-shane-victorino-red-sox-stretch.html2015-07-28T04:16:00ZCasali hits 2 HRs to help Rays top Tigers 5-2http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/3710372-casali-hits-2-hrs-to-help-rays-top-tigers-5-2.html
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Desperate for some offense, the Tampa Bay Rays got it from a catcher hitting .214 and batting ninth.
Curt Casali homered twice, Nathan Karns took a one-hit shutout into the seventh inning and the Rays beat the Detroit Tigers 5-2 Monday night. "Anything I can do to help," said Casali, who added a single to the first multi-homer ...Tue, 28 Jul 2015 03:27:00 GMThttp://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/3710372-casali-hits-2-hrs-to-help-rays-top-tigers-5-2.html2015-07-28T03:27:00ZCorrection: Smoltz-Tommy John Surgery storyhttp://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/3659682-correction-smoltz-tommy-john-surgery-story.html
In a story July 2 about John Smoltz's induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame, The Associated Press reported erroneously that he would be the first player enshrined into the Hall following Tommy John surgery. Smoltz is the first pitcher to enter the Hall who had the operation.
A corrected version of the story is below: John Smoltz the 1st HOF pitcher fol...Tue, 28 Jul 2015 02:13:00 GMThttp://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/3659682-correction-smoltz-tommy-john-surgery-story.html2015-07-28T02:13:00ZCorrection: Hall of Fame Inductions storyhttp://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/3708046-correction-hall-fame-inductions-story.html
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — In a story July 26 about the Baseball Hall of Fame, The Associated Press reported erroneously that John Smoltz was the first player inducted into the Hall of Fame who had undergone Tommy John surgery. Smoltz was the first pitcher to enter the Hall who had the operation.
A corrected version of the story is below: Johnson, Martinez,...Tue, 28 Jul 2015 01:23:00 GMThttp://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/3708046-correction-hall-fame-inductions-story.html2015-07-28T01:23:00Z